How many low income apartments are in Port Chester, NY?

HUD administrative data tracks 8 subsidized properties in Port Chester with approximately 721 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Port Chester?

Tenant-paid rents in Port Chester's assisted buildings typically range from about $435 to $839 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Port Chester?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Port Chester?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Westchester County: about $2,655/mo for one-bedroom and $2,910/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Port Chester, NY

There are 8 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Port Chester with roughly 721 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $435 to $839 per month. Median reported wait: about 15 months.

assisted properties

721

subsidized units

$637

typical rent

15 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Port Chester

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Port Chester

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kingsport Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	129	—	—
Kingsport Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	128	$435	—
Drew Gdns/brooksville Public Housing	124	$535	18 mo
Midland Court Public Housing	120	$839	15 mo
Park/harbor View Public Housing	96	$761	6 mo
Southport Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	64	$723	—
Regent Street Senior Apartments LIHTC	34	—	—
Grant St LIHTC	26	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Port Chester (project-based)

These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Kingsport Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	129	—	—
Kingsport Housing for the Elderly PB Section 8	128	$435	—
Southport Mews Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	64	$723	—

Public housing developments in Port Chester

Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Drew Gdns/brooksville Public Housing	124	$535	18 mo
Midland Court Public Housing	120	$839	15 mo
Park/harbor View Public Housing	96	$761	6 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Port Chester

Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Regent Street Senior Apartments LIHTC	34	—	—
Grant St LIHTC	26	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Westchester County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Westchester County: studio $2,529, 1-BR $2,655, 2-BR $2,910, 3-BR $3,644, 4-BR $3,959.

Full FMR table for Westchester County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Port Chester

Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.

Nearby cities with low income housing

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.